My Rough Khoubz Moroccan Flat Bread Recipes

MOROCCAN FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Add flour and 3/4 teaspoon of salt to yeast mixture; stir with a a mixer equipped with dough hooks or use a wooden spoon until smooth. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead a few minutes, until flour is fully incorporated. Shape dough into a ball; spray inside of a bowl with cooking spray and place the dough ball inside it. Seal bowl with plastic wrap and allow to rest at room temperature for an hour.
• Heat a pan on medium with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Saute the onions in the pan for a few minutes, until the onions become translucent. Allow to cool somewhat before proceeding to next step.
• Combine onion, parsley, remaining olive oil, paprika, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and crushed red pepper. Mix thoroughly into a paste.
• Cut dough into 8 equal portions. Start with one portion and cover remaining dough with a wet kitchen towel to prevent drying. Flatten each portion until very thin and shape into a square. Spoon 1 tablespoon onion mixture in center of dough. Fold left and right sides of dough together until they meet in the middle. Fold top and bottom sides together in the same way, wetting the dough if needed to get the flaps to stick. Repeat for remaining dough portions and onion mixture.
• Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 flatbreads to pan; cook for 2 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden. Transfer flatbreads to cooling rack. Repeat procedure with remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil and 4 flatbreads. Serve immediately.

MOROCCAN BREAD - KHOBZ

Steps:

• Mix ½ cup flour, salt, yeast and water.
• You can add ½ teaspoon sugar to activate the yeast effectiveness faster.
• Cover and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes before using it.
• Add the remaining flour and oil.
• Mix and knead, the dough should be firm and smooth.
• Cover it and let it rest for 30 minutes (depending on the room temperature).
• Share this into 8 pieces, roll into a ball and flatten with a roller.
• Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F.
• Set aside until the bread itself inflated.
• Put the bread in the oven for about 20 minutes.

MOROCCAN FLAT BREAD

Steps:

• Stir the yeast into a scant ½ cup tepid water and leave for about 5 minutes.
• Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl. Add the salt and yeast water, gradually working it in, until the dough is slightly wetter than that for bread. Knead with your hands for 10 minutes, or until completely smooth and pliable.
• Put all the filling ingredients in a mixing bowl, add salt to taste and mix together well.
• Smear your work surface and hands with butter and divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Flatten one portion with your fingers into a very thin square, stretching it as you finish - be careful not to tear it. Spread a quarter of the filling over one half and fold the plain side over. Fold again to form a square. Flatten as thin as possible with your fingers.
• Grease a large nonstick frying pan with a little butter and place over medium-high heat. Place the folded dough in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until lightly golden all over. Remove and place on parchment paper. Repeat the procedure to make the rest of the breads, buttering your hands, work surface and pan before making each one. Serve hot or warm.

TRADITIONAL MOROCCAN KHOBZ BREAD FOR BREAD MACHINE

Steps:

• 1. Add water, sugar, salt and oil to bread machine.
• 2. Add both flours to bread machine 1/2 cup at a time, leveling off each 1/2 cup with a knife before adding.
• 3. Sprinkle anise seed over the flour. Make a well in the flour taking care not to reach the water and add yeast to well.
• 4. Process on dough setting. When done, spray a large baking sheet with cooking oil. With floured hands, remove dough to baking sheet. Cut in half and form to balls. Press each balls down into circles approximately 1/2" thick.
• 5. Spray dough with cooking oil, cover with a damp towel and place in a warm spot away from direct sun for 30 minutes. The cooking oil spray will help keep the towel from sticking. Preheat oven to 375.
• 6. After dough has risen, prick all over with a fork, lightly brush with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• 7. Place on the center shelf of your oven and shut the door. Wait a few minutes and then place a small cast iron pan with cold water on the bottom shelf of the oven. Bake another 15-20 minutes depending on your oven. Remove when nicely golden but not brown.